RyzenUp

Help bring technology and learning to everyone Not all children have access to technology. Kids with older (or no) devices at home have limited access to online information and limited ability to connect with others. Some have devices but have no stable internet access. They are not gaining experience with technology like others their age. During the pandemic, not having devices also limited some children's ability to learn virtually. Many may have had to share devices with parents or siblings. Some devices may have been older and had cracked screens... or worse. Not all children can enjoy events like book fairs. Do you remember when the Book Fair came to your school? What excited you more - posters and pencils and other cool gadgets? Or the books themselves? Now imagine that the Book Fair is coming and you are not able to afford to spend any money. How do you feel? Disappointment? Embarrassment? Sadness? Book fairs generate excitement for reading and opportunities for students to build small collections of their own books. Reading at home can be a family event benefitting multiple children. Not participating in book fairs can limit these opportunities. RyzenUp helps students and teachers facing these challenges: We collect used devices and repair and upgrade them to make them usable and donate them to children who do not have technology at home. We collect monetary donations, then purchase and donate book fair gift cards to schools to distribute to students in need so that they can purchase a book or two and experience the book fair along with their friends. We collect monetary donations and donate gift cards to schools to distribute to teachers known for going into their own pockets to purchase classroom materials and supplies.